Jim Leishman leads fund-raising munro climb
Some 25 people made it to the summit Beinn Na Lap in the western Highlands to raise funds for the Mary Leishman Foundation.
The group on Beinn Na Lap.
- By Lars Niven
- Published in the Courier : 14.09.10
- Published online : 14.09.10 @ 12.13pm
The event was organised by Dunfermline Heritage Trust and the party set off from Corrour, the most remote railway station in Scotland.
The group all reached the top, led by Jim Leishman, who was climbing his first munro.
"It was one of the toughest ever challenges I have undertaken and I wasdelighted to make it to the top," Jim said. "The views over Rannoch Moor and over to Ben Nevis were absolutely fantastic.
"I will be sore for a few days but it was certainly worth it and I'm proud of the rest of the group for putting in such a great effort to raise money for the foundation."
Dunfermline Athletic FC director Rodney Shearer, who as well as taking part also took on the role of official photographer for the day, echoed the feelings of the rest of the walkers.
"It was a great experience, from the drive up through the great countryside and on to the train journey on the West Highland line," he said. "For many of the group it was their first munro and an occasion I'm sure they'll remember all their life."
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